Rockfield Technologies Australia in Townsville, Queensland | Commercial and industrial

Rockfield Technologies Australia

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4725 5874

Address: Suite 2, 151-153 Hugh Street 4812 Townsville, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.rocktech.com.au

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24.01.2022 As Rockfield approach 20 years in the industry in 2020 we want to look at people that have helped shape our journey. Meet Scott Anderson! As Rockfield’s longest serving employee, Scott has been with the company since it was first founded in July 2000. Initially working in the Sugar Industry research field provided him the opportunity to complete a Masters of Engineering Research in the field of fracture mechanics, including a trip to Sweden to learn the art of materials testi...ng and sailing. His next career move was to take up an engineering consultant position at Rockfield and he hasn’t look back! The variety of projects and continual advancement in design techniques and tools has kept him on his toes for the last 20 years. He is now a pool of knowledge for our younger staff. Away from the pressures of consulting he is an avid woodturner, fisherman and mountain bike rider and has multiple scars from each pastime to prove it. Keep an eye on our page in the coming months to meet more of our incredible team.

24.01.2022 On the back of the Mascot and Opal Tower structural defect announcements, Rockfield and its sister Company, Lixia, have been published in the SMH in light of their technological solutions to transform current asset management practices. Read more on our cutting edge approach at https://bit.ly/2NTs625

24.01.2022 A superstar line-up for this morning's industry breakfast in Townsville with presenters from Genex Power's Kidston hydro project, Port of Townsville Limited,... and living infrastructure leaders LiXiA/Rockfield Technologies Australia. The LiXiA/Rockfield team even took time to walk me through their 'smart power pole' sensors, which alert to maintenance needs of the infrastructure impressive tech being developed here in NQ #Jobs4QLD, #InvestedInQLD, Growing Queensland, Scott Stewart MP - Member for Townsville.

24.01.2022 On the back of yet another successful STEM Faire for Townsville, the ABC news team caught up with our Operations Manager Thomas Bainbridge to discuss the future of STEM careers in North Queensland. Read more about the challenges industry face in retaining bright students to the region here: https://ab.co/2kQTFvh

23.01.2022 We love sharing stories about the great work our researchers do in partnership with innovative local companies like Rockfield Technologies Australia to help grow our region. Thanks to the team at Rockfield for telling your story!

23.01.2022 Great to be involved in the STEM faire today. It’s so important to raise STEM awareness to the future generations. Excellent job done by the organizers.

23.01.2022 As part of an holistic rail assessment, Rockfield have undertaken a study on the minimum acceptable wheel diameter of wagons in a heavy haul rail network. The analysis required complex FEA techniques to determine residual stresses present from the wheel’s heat treatment processes. This was then coupled with in-service loading and additional brake-dependent thermal loading to determine a safe working diameter. This work helps ensure minimal train breakdowns and empowers our client to make informed maintenance decisions

23.01.2022 Last week Rockfield’s CEO Govinda Pandey shared our journey in the #IoT space at an Innovation Central AU's lunch and learn in Perth. IC are paving the way for increased industry and research collaboration. Rockfield look forward to working closely with them again in the near future.

21.01.2022 With such a large year coming to an end, Rockfield want to take the chance to thank all of our client’s and wish everyone a happy and safe Holiday’s. Our office’s will be closed from 23rd of December until the 6th of January to give our staff a well-earned break. We look forward to what 2020 brings!

21.01.2022 As part of our 20 year celebrations, Rockfield would like to introduce you to our Lead Mechanical Engineer, Chris Coulson. We sat down with Chris to gain more insight into his engineering career to date. Q: Number of years in the profession? C: 12... Q: What aspect of Engineering do you most enjoy? A: The successful implementation of an elegant solution to a design problem. Q:What inspired you to pursue Engineering? A: I love design challenges and problem solving. I also have a talent for understand physical/mechanical systems which helps me interpret existing and new designs and typically allows me to provide constructive input as required. Q: If you weren’t an Engineer what would you be? A: Professional racing car driver. Q: What is your biggest professional success? A: Leading the Rockfield engineering design team which delivered a 2500TPH silica sand shiploader to an Australian client working in partnership with a Japanese manufacturer and two other Australian engineering firms (Photo of workshop inspection attached). Q:What do you think sets Rockfield apart/what attracted you to work for us? A: Rockfield is a close knit company with staff enjoying a close personal relationship with each other. This makes taking on the design challenges we receive every day fun and satisfying. The type of work we do and the approaches we take to solving the problem are always changing which makes the work interesting. Keep an eye on our page in the coming months to meet more of our incredible team.

20.01.2022 As the unprecedented Australian bushfire crisis continues, Rockfield would like to commend all those involved for their service. It is in extreme events such as these that the nation’s spirit shines. Our thoughts are with those affected, and we hope for improved conditions soon. Stay safe. Photo Credit: The Trumpet.

20.01.2022 As we’ve entered our 20th year in operations, we wanted to take a deeper dive into one of staff that has helped Rockfield grow into the business that we are today. Meet Burt, our Senior Structural Engineer in our Perth office. When he isn’t out camping or playing cricket, Burt manages our WA team of structural engineers and is pivotal to our site presence. Read up on Burt’s engineering interests below and be sure to keep an eye on our page to meet more of our team. Q: What do... you think is the current greatest Engineering feat? A: Probably the ancient structures such as the pyramids, Great Wall of China, Roman aqueducts etc. It’s amazing what they were able to achieve with relatively primitive technology. Q: What is your biggest professional success? A: Designing several Reinforced Soil Structures in Victoria, as part of their Level Crossing Removal Program

20.01.2022 To our valued clients. As the current COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, we wish to assure you we are taking every precaution we can to minimise the risk of exposure to all concerned and are acting in accordance with current official advice. We would like to assure our clients that although we are working remotely, our productivity levels remain unchanged. Working remotely ensures the safety of our staff, clients and the community as a whole. We will maintain client communication through email, mobile and online tools. We will still complete site work for operation critical projects, however, precautions have been put in place. The health and wellbeing of our team, our clients and society, is paramount. Although we are remote, we look forward to working with you soon and hope you all remain safe in this time of uncertainty.

18.01.2022 On behalf of the team here at Rockfield we would like to wish our clients and staff a Happy Lunar New Year for those celebrating the year of the Rat.

18.01.2022 In an effort to increase total throughput, Rockfield were engaged to conduct a comprehensive study of the impact of increasing the mine to port infrastructure capacity by 6%. This included reviewing the feasibility on all above and below rail infrastructure.

18.01.2022 Rockfield would like to welcome our vacation students to our Townsville and Perth Offices. Conor, John and Aaron will be learning from and assisting our Engineers over the next 12 weeks as part of their studies. Rockfield would like to thank JCU: James Cook University, Australia, Curtin University and University of Sydney for providing such enthusiastic upcoming Engineers.

18.01.2022 In preparation for our upcoming office move the team have been sorting through the archives, stumbling across our 10 years in operation article. We’re humbled by how far we’ve come in the last 10 years and look forward to continuing to provide technology enabled engineering solutions for our clients. Stay tuned for the new office reveal next week.

15.01.2022 Meet Jodish! Jodish has been with Rockfield for 8 years and is an integral part of the mechanical team for agricultural and heavy machinery design. Read up on what inspires Jodish below, and keep and eye on our page to meet more of the team as we enter our 20th year in operations. Q: What aspect of Engineering do you most enjoy? A: When the client or end-user indicates that the product or solution that I have helped develop is working well.... Q: What inspired you to pursue Engineering? A: I was inspired to tackle engineering right from an early age. At school I had the opportunity to see a back-hoe loader up close and the workings and design of such a complicated balanced machine led me to pursue an exciting career in engineering.

15.01.2022 As part of an industry showcase (prior to COVID-19 outbreak in Australia), Rockfield gave Tec-NQ's P-tech students a hand’s on experience in advanced sensor technologies and their growing use in industry. The P-tech partnership is a great initiative, creating pathways to technology based careers. We look forward to further collaboration with these up and coming specialists in the future.

14.01.2022 As part of an ongoing exhibition into showcasing capabilities of local businesses impacting the community, ABC radio recently took a tour through Rockfield’s head office for the latest installment of Made In North Queensland. The tour focused on our development in the IoT space and gave insight into what some of our talented team perform on a day-to-day basis.

14.01.2022 The R U OK day on September 12th provided an opportunity for businesses to raise awareness about staff mental wellbeing and suicide prevention. In an often stressful industry we all need to take a step back and check on our mates. Together we can help remove the stigma surrounding mental health. #RUOK #Suicideprevention #mentalhealth

14.01.2022 For the past two weeks Rockfield hosted Tec-NQ student Alex for work placement. Alex spent his time with us completing the design, procurement and assembly of an accelerometer calibration jig for our team to use on instrumentation projects. From the whole team here at Rockfield we would like to wish this up and coming bright P-tech student all the best for his future endeavours.

13.01.2022 It is exciting to see #STEAM gaining traction as a fundamental skillset in today’s education system. Rockfield CEO Govinda Pandey recently had the honour of participating in a panel discussion at the STEAM fair along Adam Packer and Aymon Vagulans to discuss the role of industry leaders in developing skills required for future generations. Rockfield thank Dean Deighton and Jody McAully from Advanced Manufacturing Hub Townsville for facilitating the panel discussion.

13.01.2022 To kick off 2021, Rockfield would like to give a warm welcome to our newest employee, Conor Baird. Having completed his vacation work at our Townsville office while finishing his Mechanical Engineering minoring in software, Conor showed excellent potential as a bright and eager young Engineer and we’re excited to welcome him into the team full time!

12.01.2022 During 2015-2018 Rockfield worked closely with stakeholders to design and commission a 2500TPH Ship Loader. Rockfield engaged electrical and hydraulic sub-consultants to collaboratively develop the design and provide oversight over fabrication of the machine in Japan. Rockfield attended site in Australia where the machine was delivered, to conduct commissioning activities including no-load and load tests. See more of our capabilities here: http://rocktech.com.au/

12.01.2022 Rockfield recently had the privilege of hosting the Minister of Regional Development and Manufacturing Hon Glenn Butcher MP and the Director General Frankie Carroll at our Townsville office. We appreciate their interest in our journey, university collaboration and our LiXiA project. We appreciate the Advanced Manufacturing Hub Townsville for facilitating this visit and their continual support in local endeavours.

12.01.2022 Rockfield would like to welcome Kelly, the newest addition to the team. With over 20+ years experience in accounting, engineering project work and SME management, Kelly has hit the ground running as Rockfield’s Finance & Administration Officer. Welcome Kelly, we look forward to developing with you.

11.01.2022 As part of ongoing plant improvements, Rockfield were engaged to develop structural remediation design for a local bulk handling facility. The works required members to be installed and removed in-situ, without overloading any of the surrounding structures, creating a unique problem for our structural engineers to overcome under the time constraints.

11.01.2022 As part of a turn-key design solution, Rockfield recently conducted a design of an EWP balance machine in close consultation with the end user. The design was verified with a prototype by measuring and monitoring the machine CoG during operational load scenarios. This confirmed the machine was safe, functional and compliant to Australian Standards.

10.01.2022 Whilst many or us are now working from home given the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia's infrastructure is still aging. Rockfield's remote structural health monitoring capabilities are still very applicable through these times. Rockfield develop holistic monitoring systems for all industrial type assets and create custom online dashboards to monitor, assess and alert users of performance and utilisation. System componentry is sourced and manufactured locally. Contact us for a demonstration. #MakingItForQLD #WFH

09.01.2022 Rockfield have an exciting announcement to make early next year, but we’re struggling to keep it a secret until then! Take a sneak peak at our recent developments and stay tuned for the big reveal.

09.01.2022 This month mark’s Rockfield's 20th year of operation. We would like to thank the clients and staff that have shaped, supported and helped us develop in our journey. We look forward to our continuous growth and to keep on contributing to the industries we serve. We also extend a massive congratulations to our Mechanical Technical Director, Scott Anderson on 20 years of service to Rockfield. What he has brought to the company in technical capability is exceeded only by the culture he has helped form.

07.01.2022 Last weekend Rockfield were invited to reattend the annual Engineers Australia's Townsville community engagement event. Rockfield partnered with engineers from Fortis EM, GHD Group and Campbell Scientific Australia to encourage members of the community to discover more about the Engineering profession.

05.01.2022 Rockfield is growing and we are looking for passionate and motivated engineers to join our teams in Townsville/Melboure/Perth. Follow the link below to apply! #mechanicalengineering #structuralengineering #hiring #awesomeplacetowork

04.01.2022 Last week Curtin University hosted the first annual workshop on sustainable, intelligent and resilient infrastructure. Among the keynote speakers was Rockfield CEO Govinda Pandey. The day saw academic and industry leaders discuss transformative research collaborations in the digital era including the need to better improve our understanding to infrastructure health.

04.01.2022 When we’re not in the office, you’ll find our Engineers on-site assisting with commissioning and technical support of our client’s assets. This approach ensures our clients receive a product that is certified to Australian Standards and meets the design intent during and after fabrication and installation.

04.01.2022 To assist with minimising production downtime for maintenance works, Rockfield have recently designed a mobile specialised confined space maintenance platform. The design envelope and constraints were very tight due to the surrounding structures and plant. Through active stakeholder engagement meetings, the a solution was developed that allows workers to effectively and efficiently conduct maintenance procedures.

03.01.2022 It was an honour to host Prof. Takeshi Maki at our head office last week for an insightful presentation on his current research at Saitama University, and to provide him and his students a tour of some exciting developments on local infrastructure. Prof. Maki has been leading research in advanced non-linear analysis, particularly on infrastructure, for over a decade. Our team learnt a lot from the presentation, and we look forward to working closely together in the future.

02.01.2022 As we continue to adjust to these uncertain times, Rockfield continue to support our local community. From design of our in-house developed and bench-tested monitoring systems to installation on local infrastructure and assets, the team here at Rockfield are committed to utilising Queensland products and services where possible. #MakingItForQLD

02.01.2022 Reactivity to our client’s needs is a core value here at Rockfield. Recently a team of 5 of our Engineers were involved in rapid weekend mobilisation to a remote site to install a large sensor array for a client after experiencing an unexpected shut-down. Working together, our site engineering team were able to install the system and relay data back to the office for a comprehensive FEA study and recommended remediation works to have the facility operational in a timely manner.

02.01.2022 Meet Andrew Meade. As one of our key mechanical Engineers, his time at Rockfield has seen him work on projects large and small. We caught up with Andrew to learn more about him and his time at Rockfield: Q: Number of years in the profession? A: 11... Q: What is your biggest professional success? A: This one is hard I would have to say all the truck bodies I designed. But I’ve worked on many interesting projects in my time including shredder hammers for the sugar industry and prototyping an impulse-momentum water pump. Q: What do you think is the current greatest Engineering feat? A: For me it’s the Moon landings. The achievement of this at the time was without precedent. The system developed was cutting edge in every way. Keep an eye on our page to meet more of the team in the coming months!

01.01.2022 As we near our 20th year, we want to introduce you to one of the team that has been integral in Rockfield’s growth. Meet Daniel Stephenson, one of our senior structural engineers. Q: What inspired you to pursue Engineering? A: I always wanted to be an architect, but soon discovered my artistic flair was lacking, but science and maths was strong.... Q: Number of years in the profession? A: 10 Q: What aspect of Engineering do you most enjoy? A: Seeing designs being built. Successfully identifying root cause of issues or predicting issues/failures. Q: What do you think sets Rockfield apart/what attracted you to work for us? A: Rockfield doesn't fit the mould of typical consulting firms. Keep an eye on our page in the coming months to meet more of our incredible team.

01.01.2022 With the ability to monitor assets remotely across Australia in the resources, private and public sectors, Rockfield are able to provide our clients real-time asset health analytics to ensure operations are safe, effective and productive.

01.01.2022 In a big step forward toward digital transformations, Rockfield recently partnered with Data 61 and Transurban to upgrade Brisbane’s iconic Gateway Motorway Bridge into an intelligent asset. This collaboration has seen the installation of an array of sensors interfacing with a state-of-the-art IoT data collection and analytic system for ongoing digital insight of the asset. #MakingItForQLD